This Gingerbread Cake has all the flavour and colour of a gingerbread biscuit except it is in the form of a cake. The cake it self is deliciously dark and chewy on the edges with just enough of the ginger hit to ensure that the littlest members of the family will love it too. INGREDIENTS […]
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Bacon and Onion Tray Bake Stuffing
To avoid the fighting over who gets the stuffing from this year’s roast chicken/turkey/duck or pork why not make a whole tray of it so then there is plenty to go around. This Bacon and Onion Tray Bake is so full of flavour you will want to eat it on it’s on smothered in gravy. […]
Doughnut Strawberry Trifle
Every year I am known for dreaming up a different trifle combination that is not your normal trifle. Last year I did the Lamington Trifle and this year I am using cinnamon doughnuts to make a completely over the top Doughnut Strawberry Trifle. This trifle is so much fun to make and it just looks […]
Chocolate Fruit Cake
If you are not a huge fan of the traditional fruit cake then this chocolate variation is exactly what you are looking for. Dried fruits, dark chocolate and almonds make up the core flavours of this cake and I do have to say it is one of my favouite fruit cakes to date. Best of […]
Easy Peanut Clusters
A few weekends a go I Mr 9 pointed to a chocolate in the display of a cafe, he asked what they were and I told him they were Peanut Clusters, he said “they look nice”. I told him that I would make them at home for him as they are really easy to make. […]
Lamington Trifle
A few weeks ago I had a vision of what I wanted my trifle to look like this year and this was it. A Lamington Trifle. It is filled with lamington fingers, mini jam rolls, custard, three types of jelly, cream, raspberries and topped with dried INGREDIENTS 2 Packets Lamington Fingers 1 Packet Mini Jam […]
Gingerbread Frappe
Enjoy the flavour of the Christmas favourite gingerbread biscuit in a cold, creamy and icing frappe. INGREDIENTS 1 ½ Cups Strong Coffee, frozen 6 Ice cubes ½ Cup Milk ½ Tsp Ginger, ground ½ Tsp Nutmeg, ground 1 Tsp Vanilla Essence 1 Tbs Golden Syrup LETS PUT IT ALL TOGETHER Make a strong coffee using […]
Mint Slice Chocolate Bark
Mint, chocolate, bark they are all words that can be used to describe Christmas and they can also be combined together to make this totally indulgent Christmas treat. Thinner than a rocky road this Christmas favourite doesn’t require perfection or accuracy it just needs a couple of willing helpers and bowl lickers *insert kids. All […]
Nacho Cheese Seasoning
Homemade Christmas presents are the best kind of presents to give and receive. I have previously made a Chocolate Mug Cake Mix in a jar to gift with a mug to the boys teachers, an they were a big hit. This nacho cheese seasoning is super cheap to make and can be jazzed up in […]
